Lower Body Lift IN BRENTWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CA

If you've been looking in the mirror and thinking, "I love what I've accomplished with my weight loss, but my skin didn't get the memo," a lower body lift may be the solution to your problems.

You might be a great candidate if:

• You've lost a significant amount of weight and have loose or hanging skin
• You're at or near your goal weight and stable
• You don't smoke (or you're willing to quit before and after surgery)
• You're in generally good health with no serious medical conditions
• You have realistic expectations

You may not be eligible for a safe lower body lift if you experience uncontrolled health conditions like diabetes or heart disease, or if you're planning future pregnancies (as these could reverse results).

A lower body lift can address connected areas of loose skin around the waist. Plastic surgery after weight loss may also involve areas beyond its reach. An arm lift treats upper-arm skin, while a thigh lift may be appropriate for inner-thigh laxity that a circumferential lift will not fully correct.

The order of surgery deserves attention. Your surgeon will consider which area bothers you most, how one lift may affect nearby tissue, your nutrition, and how much recovery you can manage. Several operations may be staged so each has its own healing period. A stable weight and adequate nutrition are important before committing to extensive skin removal.